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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 133.61 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 133.61 and 58.02 is: 80.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 133.61 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/133.61 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 133.61 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 7,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752.05/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.07

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